Note 1 The following materials are needed for those choosing to do hands-on activities:

Materials Needed:

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Large poster board

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Collection of nickels (about 100)

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Magnifying glasses (if needed to see the mint marks on the coins)

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String

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Sets of 17 half-ounce boxes of raisins (one set per group or for each individual working alone). All 17 should be from the same brand, but each set should be different; e.g. 17 boxes of Brand X, 17 boxes of Brand Y, etc.